R36S Game List: 15,000+ Games Verified
Written by Liam Parker
Arcade Games358 Games
Arcade Games358 Games
Capcom Play System I (CPS1)37 Games
Capcom Play System I (CPS1)37 Games
Capcom Play System Ii (CPS2)1934 Games
Capcom Play System Ii (CPS2)1934 Games
Dreamcast18 Games
Dreamcast18 Games
Gameboy Advance1087 Games
Gameboy Advance1087 Games
Gameboy Color555 Games
Gameboy Color555 Games
Mega Drive2601 Games
Mega Drive2601 Games
Neogeo124 Games
Neogeo124 Games
Neogeo Pocket10 Games
Neogeo Pocket10 Games
Neogeo Pocket Color82 Games
Neogeo Pocket Color82 Games
Nintendo 64 (N64)189 Games
Nintendo 64 (N64)189 Games
Nintendo DS139 Games
Nintendo DS139 Games
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)3693 Games
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)3693 Games
Playstation 1 (PS1)76 Games
Playstation 1 (PS1)76 Games
Playstation Portable (PSP)51 Games
Playstation Portable (PSP)51 Games
Sega Genesis894 Games
Sega Genesis894 Games
Sega Naomi7 Games
Sega Naomi7 Games
SUPER FAMICOM (SFC)113 Games
SUPER FAMICOM (SFC)113 Games
Super Nintendo (SNES)837 Games
Super Nintendo (SNES)837 GamesNo exact match for that spelling.
Try a shorter keyword (e.g. "mario", "kof", "street") — some Arcade ROMs use abbreviated file names.Why This R36S Game List Beats D-Pad Handhelds (Dual-Stick 3D Power)
Unlike D-pad-only vertical handhelds that top out at 2D PlayStation 1 games, the 2Bluebox R36S pairs a quad-core RK3326 (1.5GHz) processor with dual analog joysticks, unlocking 15,000+ preloaded ROM files (12,805 searchable titles across 19 ArkOS console folders)—including 3D classics on PSP, N64, Dreamcast, and Nintendo DS.
When shopping for a pocket handheld under $100, the biggest question is whether the stock card actually contains the games you grew up with or just thousands of unplayable filler files. To build the interactive lookup tool at the top of this page, I pulled the 64GB microSD card straight from our retail 2Bluebox R36S unit, mounted the EASYROMS partition on a Windows PC, and indexed every folder running on our preconfigured ArkOS 2.0 open-source Linux system—or you can check our complete R36S handheld buyer's and setup guide for full hardware specs, screen panel tips, and starter hotkeys.
Live R36S IPS Gameplay Capture
Real-time handheld capture from our 2Bluebox test bench: testing 640×480 IPS screen clarity and dual-analog thumbstick response on the stock 64GB library.
PC EASYROMS Partition Audit
Direct Windows PC verification: mounting the retail 64GB EASYROMS partition to audit all 19 preloaded console directories (psp, psx, n64, dreamcast, nds, gba).
Why do players specifically search for the R36S game console game list when comparing pocket handhelds like the Miyoo Mini Plus? The difference comes down to physical controls and 3D system ceilings:
| Hardware Feature | 2Bluebox R36S Handheld | Miyoo Mini Plus (D-Pad Only) |
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| Physical Controls | Dual Analog Thumbsticks + D-Pad + 4 Rear Triggers (L1/L2, R1/R2) | D-Pad Only (No analog sticks for 3D camera or 360° movement) |
| N64 & Dreamcast 3D | Playable (189 N64 & 18 Dreamcast classics preloaded) | Unsupported (Hardware ceiling stops at 2D/PS1 era) |
| PSP & Nintendo DS | Playable (51 PSP & 139 NDS titles via PPSSPP & DraStic) | No PSP support; limited NDS without analog stylus mapping |
| Preloaded Game Library | 15,000+ ROM files (12,805 verified searchable titles across 19 folders) | Limited to 8-bit, 16-bit, and selected 2D PS1 titles |
| Card Architecture | Dual TF1 (OS) + TF2 (ROMs) slots running open-source ArkOS 2.0 | Single microSD slot sharing system and game partitions |
Table 1: Hardware comparison showing how the R36S's dual analog sticks and RK3326 processor unlock 3D console folders.
Top 10 Must-Play R36S Games Verified on the 64GB Card
Every flagship handheld and console generation from 1985 to 2008 is represented on the stock card, led by ten verified benchmark titles—including God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP), Super Mario 64 (N64), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1), and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
When testing the R36S preloaded games list on our 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS panel, these ten titles are the ones commuters and retro collectors search for first—and every single one is confirmed in the directory above:
| Must-Play Title / Series | ArkOS Console Folder | Included Variants on Card | Why It Shines on R36S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. God of War: Chains of Olympus | PSP (51 Games) | Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, Tekken 6 & Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | Left analog stick handles hack-and-slash movement via PPSSPP |
| 2. Super Mario 64 | Nintendo 64 (189 Games) | Super Mario 64, Paper Mario, Mario Party 1–3 & Mario Tennis | True 360-degree analog thumbstick control for 3D platforming |
| 3. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | PlayStation 1 (76 Games) | Symphony of the Night + GBA Aria of Sorrow & NDS Dawn of Sorrow | Native 4:3 aspect ratio fills the 640×480 IPS screen with zero black bars |
| 4. Pokémon Handheld Anthology | GBA (1,087) · GBC (555) · NDS (139) | Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Crystal, Gold, Silver + NDS Diamond, Pearl & White 2 | Fast-Forward hotkey speeds up level grinding and walking speed |
| 5. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 & SoulCalibur | Dreamcast (18 Games) | Marvel vs. Capcom 2, SoulCalibur, Crazy Taxi 2, Power Stone 2 & Resident Evil: Code Veronica | 60fps arcade-perfect tag team combat in your pocket |
| 6. Tekken 3 & 3D PS1 Fighters | PlayStation 1 (76 Games) | Tekken 3, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Team Racing, Gran Turismo 2 & Metal Gear Solid | Rear L1/L2 and R1/R2 shoulder triggers make grapples effortless |
| 7. Mario Kart 64 & Mario Kart DS | N64 (189) · NDS (139) · GBA (1,087) | Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart DS, Super Circuit (GBA) & Super Mario Kart (SNES) | Four generations of drift-boosting ready for quick 5-minute breaks |
| 8. Metal Slug X & Anthology (1–5) | NeoGeo (124) · Arcade (358) | Metal Slug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Metal Slug X & NeoGeo Pocket 1st/2nd Mission | Crisp 2D pixel art with unlimited arcade coin continues |
| 9. Chrono Trigger & 16-Bit RPGs | SNES (837) · SFC (113) · NDS (139) | Chrono Trigger (SNES & NDS), Final Fantasy I–IX, EarthBound & Secret of Mana | Instant Save States let you suspend 40-hour RPGs mid-battle |
| 10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 & III | CPS1 (37) · CPS2 (1,934) · GBA | Street Fighter Alpha 1–3, Super SF II Turbo, X-Men vs. SF & Marvel Super Heroes | Responsive D-pad quarter-circle inputs on Capcom's CPS1/CPS2 boards |
Buying clean secondhand cartridges for Pokémon Emerald, Chrono Trigger, and Mario Kart 64 now costs over $400 on collector marketplaces—while mobile phone emulators drain your battery and force you to mash awkward glass touchscreens. Instead of spending hours hunting down BIOS packs or risking a fake clone board, our bench-verified R36S puts all 15,000+ classics in your pocket with genuine ArkOS 2.0, tactile dual analog sticks, and a crisp 640×480 IPS display:
Full Breakdown of All 19 ArkOS Emulator Folders (8-Bit to 3D)
The 12,805 searchable titles in our interactive tool above are divided across 19 system folders: 8,138 8-bit and 16-bit console classics, 2,460 coin-op arcade fighters, and 2,207 portable handheld and 3D polygon titles.
8-Bit & 16-Bit Home Consoles (8,138 Games)
Runs at locked 60fps with pixel-perfect 4:3 scaling across 5 folders: NES (3,693), Mega Drive (2,601), Sega Genesis (894), Super Nintendo / SNES (837), and Super Famicom / SFC (113).
Coin-Op Arcade & NeoGeo Boards (2,460 Games)
Covers golden-age beat-'em-ups, shmups, and tournament fighters across 5 folders: Capcom CPS2 (1,934), Arcade Games (358), NeoGeo (124), Capcom CPS1 (37), and Sega Naomi (7).
3D Consoles & Portable Handhelds (2,207 Games)
Spans 9 folders powered by RetroArch, DraStic, and PPSSPP: Game Boy Advance (1,087), Game Boy Color (555), Nintendo 64 (189), Nintendo DS (139), NeoGeo Pocket Color (82), PlayStation 1 (76), PSP (51), Dreamcast (18), and NeoGeo Pocket (10).
R36S Games Pack Download vs. Adding Custom ROMs to EASYROMS
You do not need to hunt down a massive R36S games pack download if you buy the 2Bluebox R36S—all 15,000+ ROM files arrive pre-installed on the 64GB card, and you can drag and drop extra .gba, .nds, .chd, or .iso games into the EASYROMS partition from any computer.
Already own an R36S and want to add a specific fan-translated RPG, a curated set like Tiny Best Set: GO!, or an extra PlayStation disc image? Read our full How to Add Games to R36S step-by-step guide for folder extensions and BIOS tips, or follow the five quick steps below:
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Shut Down Safely via ArkOS Menu
Press START on the main EmulationStation menu and select Quit → Shutdown System. Never eject the microSD card or hold the power button while the handheld is writing data.
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Eject the MicroSD Card & Connect to PC
Once the screen turns completely off, gently press the microSD card to eject it and plug it into a Windows or Mac computer using a USB 3.0 card reader.
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Back Up Your BOOT & EASYROMS Partitions First
Copy your
BOOTpartition files (especially the.dtbscreen panel file) and yourEASYROMSgame folders to a folder on your PC hard drive before making any changes. -
Drag and Drop ROMs into the Matching System Folder
Open the
EASYROMSdrive and drop your uncompressed or supported ROM file directly into its matching folder (psp,psx,n64,nds,gba, orsnes). -
Safely Eject & Boot Your R36S
Eject the USB reader in your operating system, re-insert the card into the R36S, and power on—ArkOS will automatically scan and list your new games on boot.
Golden Rule: Back Up Your .dtb Panel File
Every R36S display panel revision uses a specific .dtb file inside the BOOT partition. Backing up both BOOT and EASYROMS on day one guarantees you can clone to a branded Samsung or SanDisk card in minutes.
Want PS2, GameCube, or Wii Games?
The pocket RK3326 chipset is built for 8-bit through PSP/Dreamcast. For heavy 3D disc consoles on your living-room TV, step up to our 2Bluebox Portable HDD Super Console (Batocera).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I verify if a specific childhood game is preloaded on the R36S?
Yes. Use the interactive search bar at the very top of this page to type any title—such as Mario, Pokémon Emerald, God of War, or Tekken 3—or tap any of the 19 console folders to browse all 12,805 searchable titles extracted from the 15,000+ preloaded ROM files on our retail 64GB card.
Why does the NES folder show 3,693 games while the search tool lists 12,805 total titles?
The physical 64GB EASYROMS partition contains 15,000+ raw ROM files across all regions, and our web search tool indexes 12,805 clean, verified game lines across the 19 main console folders. The NES (3,693 games) folder preserves complete North American (USA), European, Japanese Famicom, and classic homebrew releases so no obscure 8-bit cartridge is left behind.
How do I save and load my progress in R36S games?
Every emulator on the R36S supports both native in-game battery saves and instant ArkOS Save States. During gameplay, press SELECT+R1 (or FN+R1 on newer ArkOS builds) to save your exact spot immediately, and press SELECT+L1 to load it back. For fast-forward, exit, and brightness shortcuts, bookmark our R36S Hotkeys & ArkOS Shortcuts Guide.
Where can I back up this R36S game list or fix a black screen on boot?
We strongly recommend copying the stock microSD card's BOOT and EASYROMS partitions onto your computer as soon as your handheld arrives. If your screen ever stays black after a low-battery drain or SD card swap, follow our R36S Black Screen Fix & Recovery Guide to restore your panel .dtb file and game library.
Does the 2Bluebox R36S ship with the same 15,000+ English game list for US, Australian, Canadian, and UK orders?
Yes. Every 2Bluebox R36S handheld ships with our standardized English-menu ArkOS 2.0 configuration, US/NTSC-priority ROM folders, and universal USB-C 5V charging cable (always use a standard 5V/1.5A–2A USB-A adapter rather than a high-voltage fast charger), whether your order delivers to the United States, Australia, Canada, or the UK.
Technical references & verification sources
1. Hardware & EASYROMS Partition Audit: 2Bluebox Internal Hardware Lab (Direct PC extraction of the 64GB R36S microSD card: 15,000+ preloaded ROM files / 12,805 indexed titles across 19 ArkOS console folders).
2. ArkOS 2.0 Emulator Directory & Hotkey Architecture: ArkOS Official Wiki (GitHub) (Reference specification for RK3326 folder paths, supported ROM extensions, and RetroArch/standalone cores).
3. Handheld Core Compatibility (mGBA, PCSX-ReARMed, PPSSPP): Libretro Official Documentation (Used to verify BIOS requirements, save state behavior, and frame-rate settings on Rockchip RK3326 devices).
— Happy pocket gaming, and don't forget to back up your stock EASYROMS card on your PC before your first long road trip. Liam Parker, Head of Retro Gaming & Hardware Testing at 2Bluebox.